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Memory care in Thayer offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Thayer is about $5,554 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 62 communities, read 2186 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.9
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121 reviews
Mercy Circle was wonderful. My dad was able to heal with support kindness and support. We highly recommend Mercy Circle to everyone.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A faith-based not-for-profit communityMercy Circle’s residents and staff together create a vibrant, caring community where all people are welcome and our non-profit status is reflected in no entrance fees. Residents pay only a monthly fee, which includes meals, services, amenities and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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62 reviews
Mom has lived at RCC for a few years. She has been cared for by the staff like she was their family member. I would not have her any other place because I can count on these people to give her good care. Any...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Residences at Coffee Creek is Duneland's award winning senior living community. Our community offers a unique approach to senior living and memory care, blending a culture of independence, compassionate care and modern senior living. Being physician-owned and locally-operated, we’re big enough to...
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9.7
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74 reviews
Corporate group ended some of the things we liked. Like morning check-ins. Also rent went up [fee removed] within 3 months of my mother moving in. Meals were also better the first month she was there. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in the trees next to the Calumet-Saganashkee Channel, this community offers the best of both worlds for those who want to enjoy the great outdoors and have creature comforts close to home. Nearby, Olde Palos Shopping Centre and Orland Square shopping mall should take care of your shopping...
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Palos Heights
7880 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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83 reviews
They never have the same aides. They use a temp service - how horrible when there's no familiarity for all of those in a memory care unit.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Arden Courts of Palos Heights is a Memory Care Assisted Living community dedicated to caring for individuals living with various forms of memory impairment and dementia. Located near the corner of Southwest Highway and College Drive, our community has been serving Palos Heights and the...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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85 reviews
My mom loved all the activities and the staff was so kind to her and yes, we would recommend the community to other families.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Porter Place is more than assisted living --- our sole focus is memory care.Located on 4-acres in Tinley Park, IL, located near Orland Park, Frankfort, Mokena and Olympia Fields, our 3 year old, charming, 66 apartment community provides a wonderful lifestyle for all of those who need memory...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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52 reviews
Great overall experience. his wasn't easy for my parents but [name removed] with the facility made them feel welcomed and included from day 1. It was a great choice for our whole family and we are so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
It's A Wonderful Senior Life At Rittenhouse Village, Our Philosophy is Different We're creating a resident-focused senior living community with you and your well-being in mind. At Rittenhouse Village At Portage, we've designed the very best in senior living by blending wonderful amenities with...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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83 reviews
When our family member could no longer continue at home, he chose StoryPoint, and we are happy that he did. We all received excellent orientation before he moved in, and the community liaison was very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to StoryPoint Schererville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level,...
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9.6
Review score
67 reviews
Admin Staff but 5 for Nurses. and Assistant Director [name removed] Yes, the Food. More fresh food and less processed. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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9.5
Review score
61 reviews
The resident facility is really quite impressive. There is a huge emphasis on quality care to both residents and visitors. The level of customer service provided and cleanliness are second to none. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Heartis Orland Park is a luxurious senior living community offering you fun and engaging ways to continue a life well lived.The upscale services and amenities create a vibrant atmosphere with new experiences around every corner. Socialize with neighbors and visitors in the courtyards or theatre....
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review score
46 reviews
Communication about medicine is not very good. Not a lot of communication with the nurses. Not a lot of communication on other things either like not showering or skipping a lot of meals. Have to run into...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Pointe at Kilpatrick is an assisted living community located in picturesque and nature filled Crestwood, Cook County, Illinois. Our beautiful community is located in a central spot, just blocks away from the Little Calumet River and nestled between several forests and nature preserves. The...
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9.5
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123 reviews
Before I came here I was staying with my 2 sons and the only friends I had was their friends. It is nice here because now I have friends my age and we do thing that are interesting for my age and I have no...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care—On Your TermsWouldn’t it be nice to trade in a life of fear, worry and isolation for one full of comfortable accommodations, wonderful friends and personalized care designed to meet your exact needs? If so, our assisted and memory care community may just be the place for you. The seniors who...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review score
13 reviews
The most familiar faces can become faded. When a family makes a decision to put a love one under the care of someone else that decision is not made easily. Being confident in somebody else that isn’t...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Great Care for Great SeniorsMemory care shouldn’t mean giving up on a satisfying life. That’s why our community builds activities into every day, specifically chosen because each one contributes to some significant quality of life. We offer dedicated memory care in Valparaiso, Indiana, a dynamic...
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9.4
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14 reviews
I would recommend Trailcreek Place Memory Care to anyone. They have done a good job this past year. They take good care of my husband and if I have a concern, they address the concern.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Trail Creek Place, we take pride in creating a comfortable and caring environment, and offer our residents the opportunity to thrive in mind and body by developing individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident. We enjoy providing activities that allow for physical, social and...
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9.4
Review score
10 reviews
Monthly calendars are given to all residents. Many activities are offered from shopping, luncheons, religious opportunities, craft classes, and so much more. Moving here was the best decision I could have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Looking for senior housing near you? Situated on 80 sprawling acres in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, Marian Village in Homer Glen, Illinois offers easy living that is enriching and inspiring. Our Catholic senior living community welcomes people of all faiths as our focus is truly on your...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
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29 reviews
Nothing but good things to say. My mother chose it, but the entire family agreed. I would recommend to others but I understand the food is lousy. Maybe some improvement there.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Aviva Valparaiso, we believe every day is an opportunity to enjoy life’s moments. Located in Valparaiso, Indiana, just an hour outside Chicago, our community exudes warmth and friendliness, providing a haven where residents can thrive. At Aviva Valparaiso, we treat each resident like family,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
Review score
47 reviews
What we like the most about Charter Senior Living is the care and respect that was shown to our Dad and our family was wonderful. Dad was only there for 6 days, but we went there daily and the staff always...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Citadel Estates is an Assisted Living Community that caters to those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia's. 100% of the staff are specially trained to care for individuals with Alzheimer's, Dementia and Memory Loss. Other features of Citadel Estates is its home-like atmosphere...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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88 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
48 reviews
On Independent living they no longer do daily check ins or have the Life Alert like button service. A resident would need to get their own service. So that was a prior selling point. There was no reduction...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Burr Ridge Senior Living, we live by our core values of integrity, respect, leadership, personal growth, excellence, and stewardship.Our commitment to service and dedication to compassionate senior care can be felt throughout our community. From our empathetic staff to the many organized...
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in South Holland
2045 E 170th Street, South Holland, IL 60473Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
Review score
60 reviews
I am very pleased with the care provided for my dad. He is always clean and well cared for. The staff is friendly and treat the residence with dignity and respect. It is a very well designed facility and our...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
Review score
16 reviews
Great staff, friendly atmosphere, clean facility and helpful when my mother needs help or has questions. Overall, fantastic environment for my mother.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Riverside Senior Life is the areas only full continuum of care, with over 20 years of experience enriching lives in the community. From Independent Living to Skilled Nursing, Riverside Senior Life delivers a seamless continuum of care, unrivaled in its one-of-a-kind approach. As part of the...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
99 Photos available
1515 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
126 reviews
We honestly can't thank you whole staff in mom's memory care unit on the amazing care and just straight up respect for all this residents. Clarendale became mom's home and safe place.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Clarendale of Mokena is the only senior living community in The Village of Mokena. It is also the newest such community in the greater market area to offer three integrated lifestyle options under one roof - residential living, assisted living and memory care. Clarendale of Mokena creates an...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
Review score
76 reviews
Overall it was a wonderful place for my mom. Very homey and friendly. Facility is a little dated. My mom was in a wheelchair chair and it was hard for her to use the bathroom and kitchenette sink. They are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
99 Photos available
9.0
Review score
25 reviews
A wonderful place for my mom that offers a new apartment that features a fresh take on all of the things she loved about her old house. She loves going to daily mass, walks around the facility along with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Take a deep breath and imagine what your everyday life could be if you eliminate having to prepare and cook meals and significantly reduce your housekeeping duties. How would you like being able to walk to Mass, a gorgeous outdoor stations of the cross devotion, a fine restaurant, bistro, gift...
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8.9
Review score
65 reviews
The staff is amazing. They treat everyone with kindness & go above & beyond to be helpful. The entire staff, especially the nurses & aids & the cleaning staff & maintenance staff, interact with each of the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
AVIVA Merrillville is a newly renovated standalone Memory Care community in Merrillville, Indiana. We offer a variety of floor plans specially designed for memory care and respite care residents. We have the resources to support you in a safe, secure environment. Aviva Merrillville offers...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
Review score
52 reviews
If your love one suffers from dementia with agitation and aggressive tendencies then Grace Point is not the facility. I must say they did try.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Grace Point Place is a memory care community in the Chicago metropolitan area for seniors age 60 and over. Our purpose-built campus was designed specifically for residents with all forms of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. We offer an innovative, person-centered approach to memory care...
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8.9
Review score
36 reviews
Staff is very positive when interacting with the occupants and their families. I highly recommend this facility to anybody looking for memory care.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
WELCOME TO your new home at Charter Senior Living of Orland ParkExperience our warm and welcoming environment at Charter Senior Living of Orland Park, a licensed, stand-alone memory care community, located in Orland Park, Illinois. We are committed to ensuring each of our residents living with...
Cost of memory care in Thayer, IN
The average cost of senior living in Thayer is $5,554 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kouts, IN with an average of $4,863 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Thayer
Recent reviews for memory care in Thayer
St James Manor and Villas in Crete, IL
5.0
Things are going great since moving my mother-in-law in to this community. It has taken some time for her to adjust but she is getting there. She is happy there. The staff is wonderful and very caring, they work with the residents very well.
Brentwood at Hobart
5.0
The community is nice. The services they provide are for a reasonable price.
I find the staff to be helpful.
They have done a good job.
I was able to eat food with my loved one the first day. I believe my loved one enjoys the food, and would like to request specifically what they ...
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Bickford of Bourbonnais
4.6
The facility is very clean and well maintained. The staff and residents are quite friendly. Friends and outside medical personnel I have talked with speak highly of Bickford of Bourbonnais.
The apartment size is actually larger than my mom needs. My mom has pretty late-stage dementia and ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Compassionate and caring staff. Many reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in various communities. At Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in South Holland, the staff members are described as 'warm and welcoming' and 'truly invested in the daily needs of the residents'. In another community, ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Several reviews mention the variety of activities offered to residents to encourage socializing and engagement. At Palos Heights Senior Living, for example, residents have the choice of two selections for lunch and most of the time for dinner, and there is a shower in their rooms. The memory c ...
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Thorough communication between families and staff. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is important to many residents and their loved ones. At Evergreen Senior Living - Orland Park, the staff is described as 'very responsive and helpful'. Families at Aviva Merrillville appreciate the 'excellent communication' and 'q ...
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Welcoming and clean environment. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and appeal of the communities. At Charter Senior Living of Orland Park, the facility is described as 'beautiful', with 'well-maintained' common areas and 'spacious' apartments. Families at Waterford Estates Senior Living appreciate the 'friendly' ...
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Specialized memory care services. Residents and families value the specialized care and attention given to those with memory care needs. At Porter Place Memory Care, the staff is described as 'dementia specialists' who 'understand the disease thoroughly' and 'treat loved ones with respect'. The small size of the memory care un ...
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Customized care plans. Tailored care plans are important to many residents and their families. At Evergreen Senior Living - Orland Park, the caregivers try to 'take a little more time' to make the bed neatly and engage residents in conversation instead of just asking if they're okay. Families at Palos Heights Senio ...
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Thayer review score based on 512 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 512 reviews of 56 Thayer memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Thayer review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Thayer review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Thayer memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 512 reviews of 56 Thayer memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Thayer resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Thayer, IN averageNational average
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Thayer memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thayer memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thayer, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Thayer memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Thayer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thayer, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
87.5%
65.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
73.2%
48.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
92.9%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.3%
28.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
61.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Thayer memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Thayer Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thayer, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
89.3%
74.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
73.2%
46.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
70.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30.4%
26.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thayer memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Thayer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thayer, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
60.7%
42%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.1%
50.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
19.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Thayer memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Thayer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thayer, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
64.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
39.3%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Thayer memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Thayer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thayer, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
85.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
33.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
53.6%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
54.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
85.7%
52%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
94.6%
61.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
40%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
73.2%
35.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80.4%
47.8%
Live performances
Live performances
85.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
64.3%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.4%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
82.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mercy Circle Senior Living, Residences at Coffee Creek and Palos Heights Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Thayer, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 62 memory care facilities near Thayer, Indiana. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Thayer, Indiana are Mercy Circle Senior Living, Residences at Coffee Creek and Palos Heights Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 62 memory care facilities near you in Thayer, Indiana typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Thayer, Indiana, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
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The cost of memory care facilities in Thayer, Indiana ranges from $600 to $10080. The average Memory Care cost in Thayer, Indiana is $5,554. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Thayer, Indiana typically starts at $600. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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